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Baked Ricotta with Balsamic-Roasted Pears

Baked Ricotta with Balsamic-Roasted Pears
Recipes to make with Pears
Recipe By: 
Australian Pears
australianpears.com.au [1]
Prep Time: 
approx 15 mins
Cook Time: 
approx 35 mins
Serves: 
4

Ingredients

  • 2 Packham's Triumph pears, sliced into 8 pieces
  • 1 tablespoon each olive oil and white balsamic vinegar
  • 1 tablespoon caster sugar
  • Sea salt and cracked black pepper
  • 400g ricotta
  • 1/2 cup (40g) finely grated parmesan
  • 1 tablespoon each finely chopped oregano and lemon zest
  • 1 egg, lightly beaten
  • 12 sage leaves, shallow fried until crisp
  • 2 red witlof, halved and leaves separated


Method

  1. Preheat oven to 200°C
  2. Place the pear, oil, balsamic, sugar, salt and pepper on a baking tray and toss to combine
  3. Roast for 15-20 minutes or until golden. Set aside
  4. Place the ricotta, parmesan, oregano, lemon, egg, salt and pepper in a bowl and stir well to combine
  5. Spoon into 4 x 1/2 cup (125ml) capacity, lightly greased dishes, place on a baking tray and bake for 15 minutes or until set
  6. Allow to cool for 5 minutes before turning out
  7. Arrange the ricotta with the pears, witlof and crispy sage leaves and drizzle with extra olive oil to serve

Links
[1] https://australianpears.com.au